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Menstrual Management Practices: Attitudes and Perceptions of Refugees in Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo district.
(2023-09-19) Babu, Teddie
Menstruation and its management practices are still faced with several restrictions from cultural, religious, and social settings. This is not only in rural areas but also in towns among the educated. These dictate how menstruation and management should be handled. This study explores the cultural rationale for menstrual management practices, perceptions of women and men, and the attitude of men and women towards the cultural practices of refugee women in Palabek refugee settlement in Lamwo district. For this exploratory study, a qualitative research method was chosen. Zone 5A and B were chosen with 2 FGDs in each zone and 5 key informants’ interviews including local refugees, a representative from UNHCR, and OPM respectively. Overall, participants displayed knowledge of the topic by sharing their views, beliefs, experiences, and what they have heard about menstruation and its management. The common menstrual management practices are using clothes, sitting on sand or cow dung. Generally the perception of the participants was that culture bites women so hard and dictate how they should run their life. The attitude of the participants towards menstrual management practices indicated that the whole process being painful is not enough but the practices associated with menstruation are demeaning. The study recommends that partners should hold awareness meetings to help change the perception and attitude of the community on menstruation and educate on the hygienic methods of managing it. OPM and UNHCR should order all partners to have a budget to support women and girls with MHM materials. Safe space conversations should be given attention so that they identify silent issues such as this under research, training women and girls in making reusable menstrual management pads and a need for massive community and women’s awareness against the practices.
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Teaching staff recruitment practices and its implications on female tutors’ staffing in public teachers training institutions in Uganda: A case study of Busoga sub-region
(2023-09-20) Mainja, Erisa
The study aimed at exploring the teaching staff recruitment practices and its implications on the female tutors‟ staffing in public Teachers Training Institutions (TTIs) in Busoga Sub-Region. The study objectives included: to a s s e s s the criteria used by Education Service Commission to recruit staff in public TTIs, to establish the effects of decentralization of recruitment on female tutors‟ staffing in public TTIs, and to determine the effects of restructuring tutors‟ education on female tutors‟ staffing in public TTIs. The research employed a cross-sectional survey research design. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. The study population comprised of four (4) principals, 12 ESC officials and 76 tutors. These were purposively and simple randomly selected. Data collection instruments included questionnaires and interview guide. Data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study revealed that ESC is in-charge of tutors‟ recruitment and employment practices that has an influence on the number of tutors recruited in terms of gender; the scarcity of female staff with the necessary qualifications in natural sciences has an influence on the number of tutors recruited in terms of gender in public TTIs; ESC is in-charge of tutors‟ confirmation, which has an influence on the number of tutors recruited in terms of gender; and the level of advertisement, and advertisement modes by ESC has an influence on the number of tutors recruited in terms of gender in public TTIs; these are the major criteria used by Education Service Commission to recruit staff in public Teachers Training Institutions. The study also revealed that in TTIs, recruitment of former students/graduates that performed well at colleges/University and ignoring gender considerations; the recruitment, selection and appointment of tutors are responsibilities of local BOGs, carried out by the TTIs management; and there is tendency of forwarding the candidate name by Principal and approved by the ESC in public TTIs; these are the major effects of decentralization of recruitment on female tutors‟ staffing in public Teachers‟ Training Institutions. The study further revealed that in TTIs, departmental restructuring has an influence on the number of tutors retained in terms of gender; the prevention of overstaffing has an influence on the number of tutors retained in terms of gender in TTIs; and restructuring to have better organisation performance and more discipline has an influence on the number of tutors retained in terms of gender; these are the major effects of restructuring tutors‟ education on female tutors‟ staffing in public Teachers Training Institutions. Basing on the above, it is concluded that teaching staff recruitment practices has an influence on the female tutors‟ staffing in public Teachers‟ Training Institutions in Busoga Sub-Region. The study recommended that there is need for the streamlined government policy on tutors‟ recruitment, selection and deployment. Gender equality during tutor recruitment and deployment should be given a priority; and areas of further research were suggested.
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF TEACHERS’ UNION ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR TEACHERS IN SELECTED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF ARUA DISTRICT
(2023-09-19) Abaku, Nelson
This study was carried out in selected public secondary schools in Arua District. The study is about an assessment of the contribution of teachers’ union on collective bargaining for teachers in selected public secondary schools in Uganda. The specific objectives included; to establish what teachers’ unions collectively bargain for on behalf of members (teachers), to identify the perceived factors influencing collective bargaining process for teachers, and to find out the broad strengths and weaknesses of conducting collective bargaining for teachers. The study adopted a case study research design. Quantitative and qualitative research approaches were also used. The study population comprised directors, head-teachers, UNATU representatives from the district, and district UNATU members (teachers) from selected secondary schools; totaling to 66 respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview guide and focus group discussions, and was quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. The study findings revealed that demand for salary increment and other benefits, against poor working conditions, grievance procedures (government’s failure to sign), demand for the provision of health and safety among teachers, fair compensation, and employee security; these are the major areas/activities teachers’ unions collectively bargain for on behalf of members (teachers) in Arua District. The study also revealed that the Constitution of Uganda and the Labour Unions Act, collective bargaining procedures and protocols followed by parties involved; the methods and approaches used; attitude of members of teachers’ union and entire management; and political influence; these are the major perceived factors influencing collective bargaining process for teachers in Arua District. The study further revealed that teachers’ union in Arua district tend to counter-balance the monopoly power of employers and seek high wages, better working conditions and a fairer share of the school’s profile; salary increment, legally represent teachers on their behalf, prevents teachers from going on strikes; and promoted teachers’ discipline. These are the major broad strengths and weaknesses of teachers’ union conducting collective bargaining for teachers in Arua District. Basing on the above study findings, it was concluded that teachers’ union has a great influence on collective bargaining for teachers in selected public secondary schools in Arua District. The study recommends that political will is of paramount importance. Politicians and other stakeholders should be willing to support teachers’ union and its goals across in Arua district and Uganda at-large; and areas of further research were suggested.
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LEVEL AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH UPTAKE OF IMPLANTS AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE (15_49) IN TWIC EAST COMMUNITY, SOUTH SUDAN
(2023-09-19) John Thon Riak Yom
ABSTRACT Introduction: Implants are among the modern contraceptive methods that are hormonal, long-acting, and reversible contraceptives. They are small, thin, and flexible plastic rods that release a progestin hormone in the body, either levonorgestrel (Jadelle and Sino implant) or etonogestrel (Implanon). Methods: The research was a community-based cross sectional study. The main source of information for this research was primary data, which was collected from respondents’ households by use of questionnaires, a structured open-ended questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument, and the descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used for the analysis of data. Results: The level of uptake of implants among women of reproductive age in Twic East Community, South Sudan was at 40 percent, with a 95% confidence interval of 33.7 percent to 46.5 percent. At multivariate level, after assessing for interaction and confounding, the factors that were significantly associated with uptake of implants were 45-49 years age group (aPR=0.25, 95%CI: 0.08- 0.78, p-value=0.017), Anglican and other religion (aPR=0.60, 95%CI: 0.37- 0.95, p-value=0.031; aPR=0.48, 95%CI: 0.30- 0.78, p-value=0.003), having 3-5 and 6-10 children (aPR=1.86, 95%CI: 1.24- 2.78, P-value=0.003; aPR=3.67, 95%CI: 1.69- 7.99, P-value=0.001), having still birth pregnancy outcome (aPR=4.35, 95%CI: 2.56- 7.39, P-value=0.001), not had unplanned pregnancy (aPR=0.45, 95%CI: 0.29- 0.69, P-value=0.001) and not discussing with husband about implants (aPR=0.21, 95%CI: 0.12- 0.37, P-value=0.001). Conclusion: Our study found uptake of implants among the women of reproductive age at 40 percent. Policies targeted to women of age group 45 to 49 years to encourage more use of implants, more sensitization of husbands on implants will further help to increase uptake of implants and consequently prevent unplanned pregnancies.
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A Criterion - based audit of Postnatal services given to Mothers and newborns within 24 hours of birth in the general hospital in western Uganda
(2023-09-12) AGWANG AGNES
Abstract Background: Postnatal care is a key global intervention and a major safe motherhood initiative recommended for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality globally. Criterion-based audit helps measure the quality of postnatal care reliably and checks adherence to World Health Organization criteria and standards. This study assessed the quality of postnatal care services offered to mothers and their babies within 24 hours using a baseline Criterion-based audit at the general hospital. Methods: Mixed methods used on a facility Criterion-based audit with descriptive cross-sectional and explorative study design. Study population comprised of quarterly recorded and reviewed maternal postnatal files. A questionnaire and key informant interview guide were used. A systematic sampling technique was used for selecting files while key informants were selected purposively. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Qualitative data was transcribed using related concepts to form themes and sub themes. Results: 248 files reviewed. Assessment of the mothers and their babies within one hour after birth almost met the WHO standards in all the parameters except after birth pains and incision site for cesarean mothers. Within 6 hours, assessments fell far below the WHO criteria and standards, including records of potentially life-threatening conditions and information shared upon discharge. No mental health information was shared upon discharge. Immediate care of the newborn almost met the WHO criteria and standards except for stimulation of the baby, use of ambu bag and mask, and use of resuscitation drugs. Six hours and subsequently the standards were not met (head circumference, temperature, bladder and bowel function, color of the eyes, cord checked and skin color), including records of potentially life-threatening conditions. Information on discharge was shared except delayed bath and continuity of prescribed treatment. Factors associated with quality of postnatal care included lack of guidelines, understaffing, inadequate sundries and equipment. Conclusion and recommendations: Assessment of the mothers and their babies after six hours of birth did not meet the WHO criteria and standards. Criterion-Based Audit of postnatal services in this study revealed that attention was given in improving the quality of postnatal care than it did before through, adopting WHO guidelines for postnatal care, improving the staffing levels and their general welfare. Criterion-based Audits can be used in other maternity departments like antenatal clinic and labour ward to assess quality of care.
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Children’s right to protection and ability to participate in career decision making in Makindye Division, Kampala Capital City
(2023-09-19) FATUMA OMAR
This research sought to examine children protection laws on the promotion of the right to participation. It also sought to explore children’s understanding of their right to participation in career decision making and also to assess children’s participation in career decision making, both at school and home. This study employed a cross sectional design, utilizing mixed methods research approach. The research undertook a case study exploration of these issues directly with children in order to examine their understanding of participation and their actual participation in career decision making. Teachers, parents/guardians, civil servants and non-governmental organizations that work in line with children, were also involved to assess their role in the promotion of the right to participation. The key study findings show that Laws and policies on children protection and especially on participation are well articulated, and are in line with universal and international standards. Findings also show that Children’s understanding of the right to participation and their actual participation is high. Lastly, the study findings show that there is an increase in the promotion of children’s rights which is reflected through the increased participation in career decision making. The study recommends continuance of empowerment and awareness and that children should be supported to realize their participation rights.
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Determinants of Household Demand for Private Secondary school education in Sheema Municipality
(2023-09-19) ASIIMIRE ARINAITWE
The purpose of this study was to assess the determinants of household demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality. The study objectives included; to establish the influence of parental education level on demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality, to examine influence of household income status on demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality; and to ascertain the influence of family size on demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality.This study used a cross-sectional survey design. The study population comprised of the Directors of Schools, head teachers, deputy head-teachers, Municipal Inspectors of School, Municipal Education Officer, teachers, students’ representatives and parents’ representatives, equivalent to 186 respondents. These respondents were purposively and simple randomly selected. Questionnaires, interview guide and focus group discussions were used in data collection. These data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study findings revealed that the common reasons for choosing private schools is that educated parents believe their children get a superior education; parents who are highly qualified want to provide their children education in private schools; and informed parents always have positive beliefs on the education services provided by private schools to be better thus influencing their decision to school choice. The study results also revealed that family material possessions influences parents’ choice of school for their children; the household income status and household savings influence parents’ choice of school for their children in this community. The study revealed that the number of school going children; children from polygamous family; and children from larger families are the major influence of family size on demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality. Basing on the above, it is concluded that various determinants of household demand has an influence on the private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality. The study recommended that family size should be minimized. This can be achieved through control of child birth, and avoiding polygamous marriages. This shall enhance parents’ ability to have the best choice for their children; and areas of further research were suggested.
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Participatory management and instructors’ performance in medical training institutions in Mukono district
(2023-09-18) Bbosa, K. Peter
The study aimed at exploring the effects of participatory management on instructor performance in Medical Training Institutions in Mukono District. The study objectives included; to examine the impact of participatory management on instructor attitude towards their managers in Medical training Institutions in Mukono District, to establish the extent to which Institutional top Management involve their tutors in institutional management in Medical Training Institutions, and to establish how participatory management affects teacher performance in Medical Training Institutions. The study employed a cross-sectional research design alongside qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study population included Chairpersons Board of Directors, Principals, Other Institutional administrators and Instructors totaling to 58 respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. For objective one; the study findings revealed that the majority of the respondents strongly agreed with the statement that they liked it when they were given an office of responsibility by their leaders, the majority of the respondents also strongly agreed that they felt so proud when they were called to decision making meetings by their leaders. For objective two; the majority of the respondents strongly agreed that their roles were clarified by the Principal in the job description, furthermore, the majority of the respondents agreed that they were contented with the rate of participatory management in their institutions. For objective three; the majority of the respondents agreed that they were discouraged from giving extra time to their students because the principal imposed some decisions on them, and the that majority of the respondents agreed that they continued to do their work even when their salaries were delayed because they trusted in the institution leaders that they could not fail to pay. It is concluded that participatory management has a significant influence on the instructor performance in Medical Training Institutions in Mukono District. The study recommends that principles should consults instructors before making final decisions on issues regarding their wellbeing and the institution’s prosperity.
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AN ASSESSMENT OF CAUSAL FACTORS OF ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES IN POWERLINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN UGANDA. A CASE STUDY IN LUUKA, KALIRO, IGANGA AND BUGWERI DISTRICTS
(0012-09-23) MUHIMBURA BRIAN
ABSTRACT Although, the construction industry contributes to national economic growth, it has been associated with unsafe working environments due to the exposure of workers occupational hazards and injuries. This study assessed the types, prevalence and causal factors of accidents amongst powerline construction workers in Eastern Uganda. A mixed research approach was employed and data collected using both structured and unstructured interviews Descriptive statistics approaches including Chi-square tests and multiple regression model were employed to analyze quantitative data and qualitative data analyzed using thematic analysis. Occupational accidents at worksites included electrocutions, slip, falls from height, overhead power contacts, struck by, struck against and car accident. Injuries included skin pierces, skin peel-offs, swellings and skin cuts. Fatal cases originated from struck-by accidents in (76.4%) and car accidents (23.6).Overhead power contacts (25.2%), struck-by accidents (23.2%) and electric shock (16.4%) accounted for most non-fatal accidents. Only 52% of workers had ever sustained an occupational accident while 69% of them workers had ever sustained an injury. Struck-by accidents (26.5%), struck against (25.7%) and slip accidents (18.6%) were more prevalent accidents while Skin pierce (26.5), skin peel offs (22.8%) and swellings (21.9%) formed the prevalent injuries. Low experience and expertise of workers (68.9%), poor weather conditions (33%), poor conditions & usability of equipment (20.4%), poor communication amongst the workers (25.2%) formed the originating, shaping and immediate influence on accidents. The Duration of work at the powerline construction worksite significantly influenced occupational accidents (P= 0.014). Monthly income (P=0.015), site location (P=0.049), electrician job (P=0.048) and mate electrician job (P=0.034) significantly influenced work-related injuries amongst workers. Investing in work place safeguards and promoting safety behaviour amongst employees should be prioritized by employers.